America fell in love with Markquis Nowell during this year’s NCAA tournament. The diminutive point guard (generously listed at 5'8") willed Kansas State to an Elite Eight appearance by not being afraid to take any shot. He hoisted up audacious three-pointers without a moment’s hesitation.
Nowell was not selected in this year’s NBA draft but he did catch on with the Raptors, signing a two-way contract. He’s playing for Toronto’s Summer League team out in Las Vegas and is averaging 10.3 points per game in three appearances. His scoring is down compared to his college numbers, but his confidence isn’t.
In the first quarter of Wednesday night’s game against the Pistons, Nowell evaded a defender with a nifty dribble and had a wide-open look at a three. He took it and was so confident that the ball was going to through the net that he immediately turned around and started running to the other end of the floor.
